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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246,240.68, 369,426.81 and 88,470.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246,240.68, 369,426.81 and 88,470.50 is: 132,729.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246,240.68 : 369,426.81 = 88,470.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246,240.68/369,426.81 = 88,470.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246,240.68x = 369,426.81 × 88,470.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246,240.68x = 32,683,374,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,683,374,594.11/246,240.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,729.39

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